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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
1
War report from Ville-Quier near the Somme describes Red Cross workers aiding civilians and wounded, with women as stretcher bearers and nurses at a hospital behind the lines. An American unit evacuated under fire, then ran soup kitchens and first aid stations for refugees and wounded soldiers.
An early April fire of undetermined origin leveled a three story building owned by Dan Riegel and William G Jones in Oskaloosa, destroying its contents and causing an estimated loss of 75000. The O J Turner grocery store was the building’s largest tenant.
Wisconsin potato growers from the north meet with warehouse operators and a legislative committee at the capitol to plan handling the excess crop. Half of last year’s potatoes remain unsold on farms and need government action to dispose of the surplus.
London reports little activity last night with sporadic artillery fire and a few prisoners taken by British forces. Paris notes heavy artillery on Montdidier front with raids on Champenois and Verdun, and French troops capturing 30 prisoners and two machine guns north of Reims.
Amsterdam April 4 Karl Rosner Berlin war correspondent says American aid grows in importance with respect to the coming decision. American divisions may replace Russians and Roumanians. Germans claim full knowledge of American strength and say no serious setback to victory. French prisoners describe extensive American preparations in France and railroads being laid. American barracks are solidly built and the garrison keeps aloof from French allies.
Milwaukee April 4 The latest incomplete returns show Irvine Lenroot Republican leading Joseph Davies Democrat by 13 663 with Lenroot at 148 244 and Davies 136 575 and Victor Berger Socialist at 103 431 The seven counties carrying German population aided Berger Hoan reelected Milwaukee mayor by 3 110 and the council will be 24 nonpartisans and 13 Socialists threatening vetoes by the mayor
Baltimore observers hear Count de Chambrun forecast that Marshal Joffre’s 1914 Marne success will be matched by General Foch in the near future. He lauds American aid to France and pledges continued French gratitude for Pershing’s support as the nations unite for peace.
Paris reports 400 French civilians from northern occupied districts sent to Russia for hard labor after Germany’s exchange proposal with Alsatians failed. Baron Cochin, former cabinet member, provided the information.
The supplied table lists daily temperatures with historical values from 1913 to 1917. Readings show ranges from mid thirties to around sixty degrees across multiple years, reflecting late winter to early spring climate.
Berlin faces a surge of burglaries and robberies averaging over 300 daily amid war pressures. The Berlin Tageblatt cites shortages of police, many officers sent to colors, and increased theft by deserters and ex-convicts. Refugees from Galician and Polish territories are also implicated in rising crime.
German failures blamed on mud and weather as fighting stalls in Picardy and Somme sectors. British and French gains limited to local positions while Gen. Foch plans next moves. Yankee troops suffer gas bombardment near Soul with Italian front patrols increasing. Finnish rebel campaign aided by German forces. Finnish government bombs Tammerfors. Submarine activity declines with 16 ships sunk last week.
Gen Pershing has been awarded the Belgian Order of Leopold sarong cross by King Albert in Havre. Col C Boyd, the American military attache, receives the officer grade cross of Leopold, and both officers are also awarded the Belgian war cross.
If the carrier bay or other cause prevents home delivery by 6 o clock, phone S3RGQ and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 P M.
The Treasury announces the third liberty loan campaign will last four weeks from Saturday to May 4 with five percent down. Subscriptions require five percent cash now, with 20 percent due May 28 and 35 percent July 18 followed by 40 percent August 15. Early full payments may redeem $900,000,000 due before May 3. Sousa's band to head drive with 600 naval musicians, touring the Midwest and East.
The war department announced the army’s health remains good with bronchitis influenza and pneumonia increasing non effective and deaths slightly higher than last week. Total deaths reported 237 with 50 among regulars 29 national guard and 218 national army. U.S. requisitions Russian ships for Entente service for use in supply routes between America and Russia.
Washington April 4 governors meeting urged swift action to stamp out disloyalty and curb German language teaching and preaching in schools and churches. Officials urged measures to reveal spies and traitors while Secretary Daniels called for strong Americanization and enforcement of loyalty. Governors pressed for tougher action against German language media and preachers amid fears of treason and mob violence.
Stockholm report details an incident in Vaasa where American and British visitors, under Gen Mannerheim linked to Finnish white guards, faced insults and threats from Finnish officers in a crowded hotel restaurant. A Finnish officer demanded they leave, others voiced anti English sentiment, and M Sario did not intervene. The scene supposedly reflects prevalent pro German influence among white army units.
Athens Illinois April 4 John W Rynders a local grocer was forced by loyalists to wear a large American flag around his neck and kiss it while pledging allegiance to the American cause He was warned removal would bring consequences and told to lead the Liberty Day parade for the third Liberty Loan drive amid pro German tension over his refusal to contribute groceries for the Liberty Day dinner
Conferees agree on a broad war material sabotage bill with penalties up to 30 years in prison and a 10 000 dollar fine. The act covers destruction or interference with arms, munitions, transport, utilities, and all war related articles, plus defective materials. A clause allows workers to strike for higher wages if done bona fide, otherwise penalizing production disruption.
Chicago April 4 federal agents halted the trial of more than one hundred I W W leaders accused of conspiring to disrupt the war program for two hours while a juror accepted yesterday by the government could not be located. El Elavor Broadleat Havana de Cigar.
Moscow reports M Podvoisky says the Red army will number 1.5 million, built with old officers. Enlistment progress praised, with 21,000 in Moscow since start and many other cities reporting recruits. Citizens may object to named generals.
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